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18/09/2026

☀️ Good morning, beautiful people! 💛

It’s Friday! 🙌🏽 A fresh morning, a fresh opportunity and one more reason to keep pushing towards your goals.

May your day be filled with good news, positive energy and little moments that make you smile. 😊

What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this weekend? 👇🏽

17/09/2026

❤️ DAY 4 OF 11 LANGUAGES FOR 11 DAYS! 🇿🇦

Globe Post readers, we’re back for Day 4, and today Hey Taylor is taking us into the kitchen with isiXhosa! ❤️👩🏽‍🍳

On today’s menu is a comforting supper favourite — Amanqina with Umphokoqo. 🍖🌽 Tender pork trotters are slow-cooked until soft and flavourful, then served alongside traditional crumbly pap for a hearty meal made for sharing.

And because today is all about celebrating isiXhosa, the full recipe is written in the language. ❤️

Now, let’s cook with Hey Taylor! 👩🏽‍🍳👇

🍖 AMANQINA ANOMPHOKOQO
⏱️ Ixesha: Imizuzu eli-180
🍽️ Inani labantu: Abantu aba-4

👩🏽‍🍳 Ubunzima: Phakathi

🛒 IZITHAKO:
🍖 Ikhilogram enye yamanqina ehagu
🧅 Itswele eli-1 elikhulu
🧄 Iziqwenga ezi-2 zegalikhi
🥩 Ityhubhu e-1 yesitokhwe senyama yenkomo
🌶️ Itispuni e-1 yekhari
🌿 Amagqabi ama-2 ebay
🧂 Ityuwa ngokokuthanda
🌶️ Ipepile emnyama ngokokuthanda
🫗 Iipunipuni ezi-2 zeoli yokupheka
🌽 Iikomityi ezi-2 zomgubo wombona
💧 Iikomityi ezi-3 zamanzi abilayo
🧈 Iipunipuni ezi-2 zebhotolo

👩🏽‍🍳 INDLELA YOKUPHEKA:
1️⃣ Hlamba amanqina kakuhle uze uwomise. Ukuba makhulu, wanqumle abe ngamaqhekeza.
2️⃣ Fudumeza ioli embizeni enkulu, uze uqhotse amanqina de abe mdaka macala onke.
3️⃣ Yongeza itswele, igalikhi kunye nekheri. Pheka imizuzu emi-5 ukuya kwesi-7 de itswele lithambe.
4️⃣ Nyibilikisa ityhubhu yesitokhwe kwilitha enye yamanzi ashushu. Yigalele embizeni, uze wongeze amagqabi ebay, ityuwa nepepile.
5️⃣ Yibilise, uze unciphise ubushushu. Gquma imbiza uze uyiyeke ipheke iiyure ezi-2 ukuya kwezi-3 de amanqina athambe kakhulu.
6️⃣ Ukwenza umphokoqo, bilisa iikomityi ezi-3 zamanzi. Fafaza umgubo wombona kancinci ngelixa uxuba ngefolokhwe ukuze wenze umphokoqo oqhekezayo.
7️⃣ Nciphisa ubushushu, gquma uze upheke imizuzu eli-15 ukuya kwengama-20, uvuselele ngamaxesha athile.
8️⃣ Xa umphokoqo sele uvuthiwe, xuba ibhotolo kuwo.

🍽️ Phaka amanqina eshushu nomphokoqo ecaleni. ❤️

👩🏽‍🍳 Recipe by Hey Taylor

17/09/2026

UPDATE: Other shops in Starling, Lenasia South are currently closed as the SARS enforcement operation at a nearby business continues. Officials remain on the scene while the compliance inspection is under way.

17/09/2026

🗳️ DID YOU KNOW? | Election Bites

Turning 18 does not automatically mean you can vote. ❌

South Africans can register from age 16, but you must be 18 or older and registered on the voters’ roll to cast your ballot. The IEC says voter registration for an election closes once that election is proclaimed.

💬 Did you know you could register from 16? Tell us in the comments.

17/09/2026

SARS and Customs shut down Lenasia South business over cigarette compliance

A local business in Lenasia South is currently being shut down by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), accompanied by police officers, following alleged non-compliance with South Africa’s laws governing the sale of ci******es.

The enforcement operation is currently under way, with officials inspecting the premises and taking action over compliance concerns relating to the sale of to***co products.

As the operation continues, other shops in the surrounding area have also closed their doors, with businesses temporarily shutting down while officials remain on the scene.The owners of the shop are currently being processed for arrest

17/09/2026

📢 JOCOD Annual General Meeting

The Johannesburg Council on Development (JOCOD) invites members of the community and stakeholders to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 2pm.

📍 Venue: JOCOD, 292 Peshawar Street, Lenasia 1820

The AGM provides an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the organisation, hear about its work and participate in discussions around its activities and future direction.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Nerusha Naidoo on 011 852 2144/2147 or email [email protected].

17/09/2026

Ninth woman’s body discovered in Dawn Park as Ekurhuleni investigation continues

Police have confirmed the discovery of another woman’s body in bushes in Dawn Park, Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, bringing the number of women whose bodies have been found across Ekurhuleni over the past two months to nine.

The latest discovery comes as authorities continue investigating a series of cases involving women whose bodies have been recovered in different parts of the metro. Police have not confirmed that the cases are connected.

According to reports, the latest body was found in bushes in Dawn Park on Thursday morning. Police have secured the scene and investigations are underway to establish the woman’s identity and circumstances surrounding her death.

The discovery has renewed concerns about the safety of women in Ekurhuleni, particularly as several bodies have been recovered in the metro in recent weeks.

On 14 September, police addressed concerns following the discovery of five women’s bodies in the Ekurhuleni area, with authorities cautioning against drawing conclusions about links between the cases before investigations are completed.

The latest case brings the number of reported female bodies discovered in Ekurhuleni over the past two months to nine.

Police investigations are continuing, and further details are expected as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the latest death.

17/09/2026

Good morning, beautiful people! ☀️❤️

A brand-new Thursday is here — another chance to move forward, stay positive and make today count. 🙌🏽

Whatever your plans are today, take them one step at a time and keep going. 💪🏽✨

How are you feeling this morning? Drop a ☀️ in the comments and say hello! 👇🏽

17/09/2026

🗳️ 49 DAYS TO GO! 🇿🇦

Globe Post brings you Election Bites — quick, clear election information to help you stay informed as the countdown to Election Day continues.

Follow Globe Post for more voter facts, updates and important election reminders. 📲

16/09/2026

🚨 MERITING PROTESTS CONTINUE

Meriting Phase 2 residents have taken to the streets over a lack of water, electricity and sanitation, with protests continuing into a second day.

Residents say they will not stop until authorities provide answers.

👉 Read the full story: Globe Post
https://globepost.co.za

Meriting Phase 2 residents have intensified their calls for basic services, citing years without reliable water and electricity. Residents say unsafe inform ...